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Founded in 1944, CancerCare® is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

CancerCare programs and services help 170,000 people each year. We distribute 800,000 publications and welcome more than 2 million website visits annually. In the past year, CancerCare provided more than $15 million in financial assistance. The size and scope of CancerCare has grown tremendously since 1944, but it has never wavered from its mission of providing help and hope to people affected by cancer.

CancerCare’s Connecticut office was opened in 1988 to ensure that Connecticut residents have full access to all CancerCare services.

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CancerCare® is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

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Face-to-Face Support Groups in Connecticut

For Caregivers and Loved Ones

A fun monthly gathering for children ages 5 to 12 who have a parent with cancer. Craft activities help children ask questions, express feelings and share concerns while learning coping strategies. A concurrent group for parents is also offered.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact us at 1-203-854-9911 or email ctinfo@cancercare.org.

Free Wigs

CancerCare’s Norwalk, CT office offers free wig fittings by appointment. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call 203‑854‑9911. If you do not live near our Norwalk, CT office, we can help you locate wig resources throughout the state.

Comfort Pillow Take Home Kit

CancerCare's Comfort Pillow Take Home Kit is for children who have cancer or have a family member with cancer and is designed to help parents facilitate discussions about cancer in the family. Each family is provided with educational materials on talking to children about cancer as well as materials for each child to make their very own “comfort pillow” decorated with all the things that comfort them.

**All Connecticut families affected by cancer are eligible to receive a free kit sent directly to their home.** If you know of a family in Connecticut that may be interested in receiving a comfort pillow kit, please have them contact CancerCare at 203‑854‑9911 or email Susan Beno, LCSW at sbeno@cancercare.org.